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Tue, 03 Mar 2015 20:30:22 +0000en-UShourly1Will Apple Build iPhone Virtual Reality Headsets Like Samsung Did For Galaxy S6?http://www.inquisitr.com/1889900/will-apple-build-iphone-virtual-reality-headset-like-samsung-did-for-galaxy-s6/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1889900/will-apple-build-iphone-virtual-reality-headset-like-samsung-did-for-galaxy-s6/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 21:08:42 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1889900Apple’s new iPhone, likely called the iPhone 6s, probably won’t be announced until September. However, many have speculated that Apple could be working on a virtual reality headset for their new iPhone. The International Business Times is one of the many outlets who are predicting that the iPhone 6s will have a virtual reality headset

Apple’s new iPhone, likely called the iPhone 6s, probably won’t be announced until September. However, many have speculated that Apple could be working on a virtual reality headset for their new iPhone. The International Business Times is one of the many outlets who are predicting that the iPhone 6s will have a virtual reality headset ready for its release.

“That Apple is dreaming of the VR experience to come with its iOS devices is no longer a secret, basing on the company’s recent moves such as the recruitment of software specialists in the field. This week, Apple’s VR thrust is being supported by active head-hunting that would bring in talents with hardware knowledge on the same subject.”

According to Christian Today, the Apple US Patent has the number 8,957,845 and is titled “Head-Mounted Display Apparatus for Retaining a Portable Electronic Device with Display.” The website also goes to explain that just because a virtual reality patent is filed, it doesn’t mean that it always turns into reality. Remember all those 3D patents Apple filed back in 2011? It’s quite possible Apple was developing a 3D iPhone, but backed down once the 3D craze went down.

Samsung just announced the Galaxy S6, which can be used with Samsung’s Gear VR virtual reality headset. That has received some amazing reviews and many believe the Gear VR is really bringing virtual reality into the mainstream. The Wall Street Journal recently reviewed the Gear VR and liked the device.

“The experience itself is awesome. Once you put it on, your field of view is consumed by virtual menus that direct you to different apps and games. You control what you see based on where you point your head, and a touch panel on the right side of the device.”

As Engadget reports, the Gear VR headset for the Galaxy S6 is 15 percent smaller than the original for the Galaxy Note 4. They also point out that the updated Gear VR will have improved graphical performance since the Galaxy S6 has a more powerful chip. The next iPhone is expected to have an even more powerful chip than the Galaxy S6, so that would make it perfectly functional for virtual reality.

If Apple releases a virtual reality headset for the iPhone 6s, you can bet that it will make virtual reality mainstream. Apple has been known to take concepts others have created and make them marketable. Would you buy a virtual reality headset for the iPhone 6? Tell us in the comments section.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1889900/will-apple-build-iphone-virtual-reality-headset-like-samsung-did-for-galaxy-s6/feed/2New iPad Mini Case Could Revolutionize Typing On The Gohttp://www.inquisitr.com/1887179/new-ipad-mini-case-could-revolutionize-typing-on-the-go/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1887179/new-ipad-mini-case-could-revolutionize-typing-on-the-go/#commentsSun, 01 Mar 2015 23:53:29 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1887179Whether your tablet of choice is an iPad mini or a Galaxy Tab, we’ve all had that moment when we’ve gone to type an email or quick social media status, and been stymied by the size of a tablet. Tablets are too big for the thumbs-only typing that smartphones encourage, but without the physical feedback

Whether your tablet of choice is an iPad mini or a Galaxy Tab, we’ve all had that moment when we’ve gone to type an email or quick social media status, and been stymied by the size of a tablet. Tablets are too big for the thumbs-only typing that smartphones encourage, but without the physical feedback of a keyboard, even the best typist has trouble keeping her fingers on the right keys.

Tech has offered a variety of solutions for iPad mini typists, from blue tooth keyboards to apps like Swype, which allow the user to type by moving one finger over the keyboard. They’re better than nothing, but a company called Tactus has created a solution that’s revolutionary.

The Verge reported on Tactus in February; the company had originally considered creating a tablet which would use nearly invisible channels to create tactile key guides on command. What they ended up shipping is the Phorm, an all-in-one case, screen protector, and keyboard for the iPad mini. To activate the key guides, the user moves a slide on the back of the case; to remove them, move the slide again.

Apple Insider offered some specs on the weight and size of the iPad mini case.

“It weighs roughly 180 grams (6.3oz) and fits the mini snugly, contributing only 3mm to the overall thickness of the device (2mm on the back and 1mm on the front). For those keeping score, that’s roughly half the weight and and only a quarter the thickness of other protective cases that include a built-in keyboard component.”

Both Apple Insider and Mac Rumors point out that the small fluid filled “buttons” on the screen of the Phorm are not designed to serve as keys themselves; rather, they are present to help guide the user’s fingers to the right keys by giving some feedback as to where on the keyboard their thumbs are.

Nathan Ingraham at the Verge noted some of the limitations of the new iPad mini case. The device only works while the iPad mini is in portrait mode, for example, and is still intended to be used while thumb typing. It’s interesting as well that the company decided to push this accessory for the iPad mini first, especially given the rumors, reported by Inquisitr, that the iPad mini line may be discontinued in favor of the iPhone 6 Plus. Apple Insider did report that Tactus plans to release a version for the iPhone 6 Plus around the same time that the iPad mini version becomes available (probably this summer), and is developing a version that would work with the iPad Air.

The Phorm for iPad mini will retail at $149, but during their pre-sale period, the company is discounting the price to just $99.

Would you be interested in a case that adds physical button guides to an iPad mini, or your favorite tablet?

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1887179/new-ipad-mini-case-could-revolutionize-typing-on-the-go/feed/0Android Phones Will Come Pre-Loaded With Google Wallethttp://www.inquisitr.com/1886156/android-phones-will-come-with-pre-loaded-google-wallet/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1886156/android-phones-will-come-with-pre-loaded-google-wallet/#commentsSun, 01 Mar 2015 18:13:29 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1886156Android phones have lost much ground in the course of the last year after the release of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, two iOS-using flagship smartphones by Apple. At the moment Android phones occupy about 47.6 percent of smartphone market, with iPhones having 47.7 percent. And you should also consider that Apple only has

Android phones have lost much ground in the course of the last year after the release of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, two iOS-using flagship smartphones by Apple. At the moment Android phones occupy about 47.6 percent of smartphone market, with iPhones having 47.7 percent. And you should also consider that Apple only has two flagship smartphones right now, while Android’s market share is split up between five or more smartphones, all coming from different companies that have to contend with each other as well as with Apple.

These recent developments on the market have made many people ask themselves if Apple has already won the smartphone war; however, the Inquisitr reports that iPhone 6 still may find its equal in some new models coming from Samsung and HTC.

“The iPhone may meet its match again with Samsung’s Galaxy S6, which is expected to be announced in early March. BGR, which received leaked pictures and specs of the Galaxy S6, reveals that Samsung’s next phone could bring back profits to the recently struggling Korean company.”

And this is not the only way Android-running phones are planning their counterattack. According to CNN Money, it recently became known that a number of carriers, such as Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, have struck a deal with Google and plan to sell new Android smartphones with pre-installed Google Wallet, an app working similarly to Apple Pay.

“The Google Wallet app was first introduced in 2011. It stores credit card, loyalty card and coupon information digitally. Google Wallet users simply need to tap an NFC-enabled smartphone on a tap-and-pay credit card reader when they pay for things in stores. They can also pay with their Google Wallet accounts while shopping online, eliminating the need to enter any credit card or payment information during checkout.”

Despite having been around for quite some time, neither Google Wallet nor Apple Pay were able to attain great popularity – but it seems that Google and carriers like Verizon are aiming to make their services more comfortable for clients and teach them to trust them enough to store their financial information with them, at the same time getting some territory back from the iPhone.

However, no matter which way smartphone war is going to turn in the nearest future and whether Android phones will retain their popularity, one thing is certain: 2015 is going to be very interesting for both iOS and Android fans.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1886156/android-phones-will-come-with-pre-loaded-google-wallet/feed/0Apple Thinks Big With iPad Pro/Plushttp://www.inquisitr.com/1885881/apple-thinks-big-with-ipad-proplus/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1885881/apple-thinks-big-with-ipad-proplus/#commentsSun, 01 Mar 2015 16:47:55 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1885881As many people will say, the bigger is better and for the Apple iPad Pro/Plus, it rings true. An analyst at Apple confirmed that the technological giant will release a 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro/Plus according to James Geddes of the Tech Times. The large screen is one of the enhancements confirmed for the

As many people will say, the bigger is better and for the Apple iPad Pro/Plus, it rings true. An analyst at Apple confirmed that the technological giant will release a 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro/Plus according to James Geddes of the Tech Times. The large screen is one of the enhancements confirmed for the iPad Pro/Plus, which is scheduled to be released in the final quarter of the year.

Given the recent success of the Microsoft Surface Tablet and other convertible tablets, the news that Apple is developing a larger model of their big selling product is welcoming. Die hard followers of the Apple brand should be more than pleased.

A larger display allows for a better resolution. That is not to say that the iPads of the past had a bad res, but with the advancements made by Apple’s direct competitor Samsung, it was time for something to give.

The newest Apple product will be considerably larger than the 9.7-inch screen of the iPad Air and comparable to the 13-inch MacBook.

“Our supply side (sources say) it’s a go for 2015. The release timing is fuzzy. It may not appear until Q4 (fourth quarter) with the other iPad updates. We are, however, getting input from both the component and [product] side that this is a real product, and part of their 2015 building plan.”

Whether it releases during the final quarter of the year or in the realistic first quarter of 2016, anyone who gets their hands on the latest Apple product will be satisfied. As the case with Apple, there are assuredly other announcements to be expected before the time of release. One of the confirmations will be the updates which will be made to the newest version of the MacBook, as well as the existing products Apple has to offer.

Going back to the Fox Newsreport, more apps that could rival what the Android operational system may be part of what Apple will have in store as well.

Consumers should also expect a larger memory than the 1 GB processor that was packaged with the iPad 5. The iPad Pro/Plus is rumored to have double the processing power, per the Christian Post.

Also confirmed was that the iPad Pro/Plus will have four speakers, giving us robust sound quality.

Can Apple fully please their consumer base with its biggest tablet yet? With what they have planned for the iPad Pro/Plus, the hope is a resounding yes.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1885881/apple-thinks-big-with-ipad-proplus/feed/3Apple Watch To Replace Car Keys: Your Turn, Samsunghttp://www.inquisitr.com/1883717/apple-watch-to-replace-car-keys-your-turn-samsung/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1883717/apple-watch-to-replace-car-keys-your-turn-samsung/#commentsSat, 28 Feb 2015 22:24:34 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1883717The Apple Watch won’t appear in stores until April, but it is already causing quite the buzz — good and bad. The Telegraph reports on quite an interesting feature Tim Cook says the Apple Watch could have. “The watch is designed to be able to replace car keys and the clumsy, large fobs that are

The Apple Watch won’t appear in stores until April, but it is already causing quite the buzz — good and bad. The Telegraph reports on quite an interesting feature Tim Cook says the Apple Watch could have.

“The watch is designed to be able to replace car keys and the clumsy, large fobs that are now used by many vehicles. This could be a major development and will reinforce the view that Apple is circling the automotive market.”

Tim Cook goes on to tell the Telegraph that the Apple Watch is simply more than a watch and that people will find it very useful.

“I’m now so used to getting all my notifications and all my messages,” he says. “It’s so incredible just to do this…This will be just like the iPhone: people wanted it and bought for a particular reason, perhaps for browsing, but then found out that they loved it for all sorts of other reasons.”

Not everybody is convinced that the Apple Watch will be the next big thing. CNN recently stated that Apple‘s new device is bound to fail.

“It costs $350. That’s a lot of money to fork over for a device that adds a slight bit of convenience. It doesn’t do anything more than your iPhone does — it just allows you to do some iPhone functions on your wrist…Wearable devices haven’t taken off for that reason: The functionality doesn’t justify their price.”

However, Apple has done a splendid job of taking things others have tried and turning them into iconic products. The MP3 player existed a couple of years before Apple released the iPod. However, Apple refined what the other companies had done and turned the iPod into a marketable product. The same thing goes with the tablet, which existed since 2002. Apple took all the complaints about Microsoft’s attempt to make the computer tablet relevant and churned out the successful iPad.

2015 could be another landmark year for Apple. Besides releasing the Apple Watch, the Cupertino -based company will release the iPad Pro, the iPhone 6s (and iPhone 6s Plus), an updated MacBook Air with a Retina display and an updated MacBook Pro. There are also rumors Apple will be producing a mobile virtual reality headset, like Samsung did with the Gear VR.

Apple isn’t taking as much of a risk with the Apple Watch as people think; even if it fails, Apple has plenty of other products to keep up its profile. Are you excited about the Apple Watch? Tell us in the comments section.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1883717/apple-watch-to-replace-car-keys-your-turn-samsung/feed/1Apple Watch To Be Launched Soon? Apple Sends Out Media Invites For March 9 Eventhttp://www.inquisitr.com/1877256/apple-watch-launch-march-9-event/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1877256/apple-watch-launch-march-9-event/#commentsThu, 26 Feb 2015 19:11:33 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1877256Apple has started to send out media invites to tech blogs around the world for an event scheduled for March 9. In typical Apple fashion, they remain tight-lipped about the actual product they plan to announce on that day. However, speculation is rife about the possibility of the focus being on the launch of the

Apple has started to send out media invites to tech blogs around the world for an event scheduled for March 9. In typical Apple fashion, they remain tight-lipped about the actual product they plan to announce on that day. However, speculation is rife about the possibility of the focus being on the launch of the Apple Watch.

According to Techcrunch, the product that would be revealed on the day is most likely to be the Apple Watch – first seen back in September at the time of the twin iPhone announcements. The Apple event is scheduled to be held at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts starting 10 AM on Monday, March 9, reports The Verge.

Another thing that points towards the event being an Apple Watch centric one is the fact that it is being held on March 9, just a day after Daylight Saving Time begins. The invite itself has a tagline “Spring forward,” which is an obvious reference to time.

At the launch event, Apple is likely to announce pricing details for various Apple Watch models. We do currently know that the Apple Watch range will start at the $350 mark for the entry level aluminum-clad “Sport” model. There are other mid-range and luxury variants of the watch as well. Back in September, when the world saw first glimpses of the Apple Watch, company CEO Tim Cook had announced that the entire range of Apple Watch models would be on sale by April 2015. We are just one month away from that.

Meanwhile, the smartwatch space continues to swell with new entrants. Apple Watch will face fresh competition from several new players who arrived on the scene in the months after Apple first showed its line up of watches. The most recent entry is Pebble Time, which was recently in the news after it managed to raise over $ 1 million within minutes of its announcement on Kickstarter.

Apart from the official launch of the Apple Watch, there is speculation that the event on March 9 is also likely to showcase a revamped Macbook Air with a completely new design. Then, there is also talk about Apple revealing more about what it plans to do with Beat’s Music streaming service.

Nevertheless, this is all just speculation, and it is possible that the entire event might just be about the all-important Apple Watch. Do you plan to buy the new Apple Watch whenever it is launched?

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1877256/apple-watch-launch-march-9-event/feed/0apple watch event inviteiPad Mini 4 Rumors: The Last Of The Mini? Expected To Feature Slimmer Design, A8X Processor, 2 GB RAMhttp://www.inquisitr.com/1877327/ipad-mini-4-rumors-the-last-of-the-mini-expected-to-feature-slimmer-design-a8x-processor-2-gb-ram/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1877327/ipad-mini-4-rumors-the-last-of-the-mini-expected-to-feature-slimmer-design-a8x-processor-2-gb-ram/#commentsThu, 26 Feb 2015 18:14:55 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1877327There have been many rumors surrounding Apple’s iPad Mini 4. Speculation about the company’s plans to release the iPad Mini 4 later this year also continue to surface. However, some conflicting reports say it could even be releaseed as soon as April. According to several reports, the iPad Mini 4 could be the last tablet

There have been many rumors surrounding Apple’s iPad Mini 4. Speculation about the company’s plans to release the iPad Mini 4 later this year also continue to surface. However, some conflicting reports say it could even be releaseed as soon as April. According to several reports, the iPad Mini 4 could be the last tablet in the Mini line as Apple focuses on creating larger iPads.

The LatinPost said that the original iPad Mini and iPad Mini 3 are leaving the market, while the iPad Mini 3 and the new iPad Mini 4 would remain for now. The Mini 4 is expected to have a slimmer design with a laminated display and reduced internal reflections. It’s also expected to have an A8X processor and 2GB RAM for probably the same selling price as the iPad Mini 3.

Some reports have hinted that Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus is a reason for the iPad Mini’s declining sales, according to ITPRO. Apple’s global market share fell from 29 percent to 23 percent year-over-year in 2014, says the report. Forbes’ Trefis Team believes that consumers want a tablet that’s larger and easier to use while relaxing at home or on the go.

“While the mini is still likely to prove popular with customers who seek an affordable, easy-to-use tablet with a comfortable viewing experience (130 per cent more area than iPhone 6 Plus), the one-device-fits-all proposition of the iPhone 6 Plus is likely to hurt sales. We believe that an iPhone 6 Plus customer will be less inclined to purchase an iPad mini, given that the iPhone 6 Plus provides a good balance in terms of functionality, screen size and portability.”

What’s the real reason behind the decline in iPad Mini sales? Gartner research director, Ranjit Atwal said that consumers don’t want to upgrade from a smartphone to a tablet or vice versa. They want to rely on one device or another. Some consumers prefer to use tablets, while others stick to their smartphones. It’s all about the simplicity of using one device for everything.

“The device market continues to evolve, with the relationship between traditional PCs different form factor ultramobiles and mobile phones becoming increasingly complex. Some tablet users are not replacing a tablet with a tablet, they are favouring a hybrid or two-in-one devices, increasing its share of the ultramobile premium market to 22 per cent in 2014, and 32 per cent in 2018.”

There’s another rumor that Apple will unveil the new iPad Mini 4 alongside the iPad Pro. Both of the devices are expected to debut in April and may be released to the market on the same day. The iPad Mini 4 and iPad Pro will also come with some new and improved features. The iPad Pro is similar to the iPad Air 2, but it’s going to be “a lot thinner and lighter,” according to News Everyday.

Apple has not confirmed the rumors about discontinuing the iPad Mini line, including the Mini 3. It also hasn’t revealed any information about the iPad Mini 4 and the possibility of a larger tablet. Right now, everything that’s known about the iPad Mini 4 is just rumors and speculation.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1877327/ipad-mini-4-rumors-the-last-of-the-mini-expected-to-feature-slimmer-design-a8x-processor-2-gb-ram/feed/1iPad Air Sale May Signal Very Soon iPad Pro Releasehttp://www.inquisitr.com/1874496/ipad-air-sale-may-signal-very-soon-ipad-pro-release/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1874496/ipad-air-sale-may-signal-very-soon-ipad-pro-release/#commentsWed, 25 Feb 2015 20:38:49 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1874496The iPad Air and iPad Air 2 may not be the big sellers Apple hoped for, but they still made somewhat of an impact. According to MacRumors, the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 are now both on sale. “Following Valentine’s Day, deals are a bit sparse, but there are still some discounts to

The iPad Air and iPad Air 2 may not be the big sellers Apple hoped for, but they still made somewhat of an impact. According to MacRumors, the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 are now both on sale.

“Following Valentine’s Day, deals are a bit sparse, but there are still some discounts to be had on the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3. Best Buy is also continuing to offer discounts on its stock of now-discontinued higher-capacity iPad Air and iPad mini 2 models, and several sites have cut the prices on the Retina MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air.”

MacRumors reveals that B&H Photo is slashing up to $60 off its complete stock of iPad Air 2 models and dropping the price of the 16GB Wi-Fi only model to $464. That’s quite a deal. If you don’t mind going for 2013’s iPad Air, which isn’t significantly different from the current iPad Air 2, you may want to head over to Best Buy in order to see the deals they have.

What do all these iPad sales mean? According to many insiders, it means that the iPad Pro may come sooner than we expect. Some rumors, as reported by Bidness Etc., suggest the iPad Pro may be more of an upgrade than people had originally thought.

“The iPad Pro might be a different upgrade compared to previous expectations. It might be closer to a MacBook Air than the iPad Air 2. Based on rumors, the Apple iPad Pro is expected to be around 12.2 inches, coupled with a better processor, more RAM, more powerful graphics. Other features include stereo speakers and a custom stylus. It is also expected to come with more built in storage and a 4k display. There is also speculation that the iPad Pro could have a different architecture and software base, marking a shift from ARM-based processors to the Intel Core i-series.”

The use of the Core i-series processor suggests that the iPad Pro may run an operating system more like OS X than iOS. According to MacRumors, the iPad Pro may combine both operating systems.

“Despite this public dismissal, J.P. Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz predicted earlier this month that Apple is indeed working on a platform that combines OS X and iOS, which is termed as iAnywhere.”

An Apple tablet that runs OS X and iOS would be a dream come true. It would be a nightmare for Microsoft, who is just starting to succeed with the Surface Pro 3. The upcoming announcement of the iPad Pro will definitely be exciting.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1874496/ipad-air-sale-may-signal-very-soon-ipad-pro-release/feed/1Why Apple Wants You To Use Their iPad To Film Your Next Projecthttp://www.inquisitr.com/1872056/why-apple-wants-you-to-use-their-ipad-to-film-your-next-project/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1872056/why-apple-wants-you-to-use-their-ipad-to-film-your-next-project/#commentsWed, 25 Feb 2015 00:12:49 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1872056The Oscars commercials are nowhere near as much fun as the Super Bowl commercials, but with the number of people who turn in for the annual award show, they can still make quite a splash. It looks like that’s what Apple’s new iPad commercial is designed to do. In case you missed it, check it

The Oscars commercials are nowhere near as much fun as the Super Bowl commercials, but with the number of people who turn in for the annual award show, they can still make quite a splash. It looks like that’s what Apple’s new iPad commercial is designed to do. In case you missed it, check it out here.

Yes, that’s director Martin Scorsese speaking.

Apple wants viewers to know that its iPad can be used as a powerful filmmaking tool. The commercial itself was shot on an iPad Air 2, according to Mashable. The device’s iSight camera captures video at 1080 pixels and 30 frames per second.

To make the commercial, Apple partnered with the High School of the Arts in Los Angeles County, according to Time. The commercial itself follows students as they film a variety of scenes with the device—and, towards the end, a boom mike and a radio control plane—using apps that are currently available in the app store.

Scorsese’s narration comes from his commencement speech given in 2014 to NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

So why the big push to see Apple’s iPad as more than just another tablet? Analysts are pointing to an IDC press release from the beginning of February, stating that for the first time, year-over-year sales on tablets are down. After all, when tablets first became popular, most people used them for watching video, going online, and playing games. With our phones steadily increasing in size, tablets seem to be more of a specialty item. Inquisitr has reported previously about how the iPhone 6 Plus seems to be cannibalizing a share of the iPad’s market, particularly the iPad mini. Apple’s Mac computers have long been viewed as the go-to tool for photography and image editing software, so it’s a natural move for them to point to the iPad as a similar device for video.

“You can’t do your work according to the people’s values. I’m not talking about ‘following your dream,’ either. I never like the inspirational value of that phrase. Dreaming is a way of trivializing the process, the obsession that carries you through the failure as well as the successes which could be harder to get through.

If you’re dreaming, you’re sleeping. It’s important and imperative to always be awake to your feelings, your possibilities, your ambitions. But you also know this, for your work, for your passions, every day is a rededication.

Painters, dancers, writers, filmmakers, it’s the same for all of you, all of us. Every step is a first step, every brush stroke is a test, every scene is a lesson, every shot is a school. So, let the learning continue.”

It will be fascinating to see what the next generation of filmmakers can do with the technology of the Apple iPad.

]]>http://www.inquisitr.com/1872056/why-apple-wants-you-to-use-their-ipad-to-film-your-next-project/feed/0Pebble Time Vs Apple Watch: Company Is ‘Gearing Up For Battle’ With New Timepiecehttp://www.inquisitr.com/1871496/pebble-time-vs-apple-watch-company-is-gearing-up-for-battle-with-new-timepiece/
http://www.inquisitr.com/1871496/pebble-time-vs-apple-watch-company-is-gearing-up-for-battle-with-new-timepiece/#commentsTue, 24 Feb 2015 21:17:46 +0000http://www.inquisitr.com/?p=1871496Pebble announced a new version of its smartwatch on Tuesday. The company is bracing for some heavy competition with the arrival of the Apple Watch in early April. Pebble Time is the first smartwatch that was launched on Kickstarter in 2012 with a color screen. Even though it doesn’t have the LCD or OLED displays

Pebble announced a new version of its smartwatch on Tuesday. The company is bracing for some heavy competition with the arrival of the Apple Watch in early April. Pebble Time is the first smartwatch that was launched on Kickstarter in 2012 with a color screen. Even though it doesn’t have the LCD or OLED displays of its rivals, Apple and Samsung, it does come with a color e-paper screen.

Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky says that using e-paper allows the smartwatch to maintain its key features such as displaying the time and remaining visible under direct sunlight.

“They seem a lot like smartphones on your wrist, but they don’t really make for useful watches. We knew that before we did anything, we had to make a really damn good watch.”

Migicovsky also remarked that the Pebble Time’s color screen also won’t hurt the watch’s battery life. It has the same 7-day life cycle as the original Pebble and Pebble Steel. This smartwatch is also 20 percent thinner than the original Pebble, and includes a quick-release mechanism that allows the user to quickly change watch bands, USA Today reports. The interchangeable rubber band gives the watch more of a casual feel rather than a high-tech or luxury feel. The Pebble Time’s display is also covered in durable Gorilla Glass, with a stainless steel bezel.

Users can also pre-record messages for quick responses to notifications, such as text messages and emails.

“We’ve tried to build something that’s intensely reliable and consistent. We didn’t want to make something that you speak into and it has to guess what you’re saying, or it gets it wrong and you have to constantly repeat yourself, because at the end of the day, you might as well pull out your phone at that point.”

In addition to a new look and new features, the Pebble Time will also have a new OS that will allow you to control your app and message notifications. That means you’ll see the text message you just received on the screen before you see a game score from the ESPN app. Users have complete control over how they want to receive and view their notifications. You can also scroll through your previous messages and notifications on your Pebble Time.

The Pebble Time went on sale Tuesday morning and is expected to ship out in May. It will cost between $159 and $199 – depending on when you purchase the smartwatch. Rather than selling the Time on the Pebble website or through its 15,000 retail partners, the company plans to launch a 31-day Kickstarter campaign to “tell the story” of this new watch and attract its hardcore Pebble fans.

In just 49 minutes, the Pebble Time has already raised $1 million. It’s ahead of the previous record holder, Reaper Miniature Bones, the gaming miniatures project, which raised $1 million in two hours, 42 minutes. The Pebble Time then hit $4 million less than three hours after going live on the Kickstarter at 10 a.m. EST Tuesday. Pebble had originally set a funding goal of just $500,000, according to Entrepreneur.com.